Reilly Dwyer
Articled Student
Reilly holds both a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Civil Law from McGill University. She is fluent in French and brings nearly nine years of operational and regulatory experience to Owen Bird.
In recognition of her dedication to the Canadian maritime industry, Reilly received the King Charles III Coronation Medal. She also earned the Commissioner’s Commendation for coordinating the Canadian Coast Guard’s emergency aviation response to the 2023 wildfire season.
Before entering the legal field, Reilly served as a legislative assistant at the House of Commons, focusing on small craft reporting requirements. She then served over seven years with the Canadian Coast Guard, holding key operational and leadership roles. These roles included service as an MCTS Officer, Logistics Section Chief, and as the Regional Planning and Aviation Officer, where she coordinated emergency response efforts and mid-term planning for 43 vessels and two heliports.
- McGill University – Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law
- Carleton University – Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Legal Studies
- Canadian Coast Guard Academy – Marine Communications and Traffic Services Certification and IALA Vessel Traffic Service Operators Certification
- Member, Canadian Maritime Law Association
- Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers